Piece of crap
Faulty alternator.
Most locks are hard to open.
Leaks oil.
Ignition cylinder lock and switch are faulty.
This 1997 Blazer is the biggest piece of crap ever. I have spent over $2,000 and many hours of my time on this hunk of crap. I am a mechanic and have never experienced so much trouble with a vehicle.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th August, 2007
Can't fix some problems, but it's not a vette
Bad brake booster.
Heat doesn't work.
Rusty transmission dip stick.
Tainted transmission oil due to stick fault.
Broken seat recliner handle.
Faulty solenoid in automatic key release inside steering column.
Can't move automatic shifter out of park if engine is not started.
Not worse than the other variety of vehicles, but this one has more torque and more options, so more expense was expected.
I do like the interior; I feel like a captain.
I was disappointed on the seat handle falling off in my hands since my ownership.
Brakes are not so responsive, and need to be replaced often if driven.
SUVs flip, so once you get used to the heavy suspension putting force on the front brakes, they last longer.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st August, 2007
Million Dollar SUV
Fuel pump 3x now, countless brake jobs, tires every year, front & rear windshield wipers replaced 2x, whole new front end and rear axle replaced.
I could've paid off my house, but instead I have a 1997 Chev Blazer 4X4 LT. Wow what a deal!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 25th July, 2007
Sack of JUNK
- Transmission needs a rebuild; slips and sticks.
- Transfer case makes tons of squeaking noises.
- Front drive shaft universal shot.
- Whole front end has gone out; tie rods, ball joints, pitman and idler arms.
- Second fuel pump just went out.
- Rear end might be going out soon.
- Hood latch breaks, and it's the third one.
- Rim bent; don't even know how.
- All 4 O2 sensors.
- Throttle position sensor.
- Eats brakes.
- Runs really rich.
- Goes through oil a lot, but no signs of leaks or burns; probably burns.
- Rust in the trans dipstick.
- Wipers act up.
- Rear wiper doesn't work.
- Terrible gas mileage; 9 city, 13 highway. When I'm lucky I can get 15.
- Stalls out a lot.
- Rides like crap, shakes, and is hard to drive.
It did have a cozy interior; easy to reach the controls, and not too cheap looking.
The seats were really worn, but really comfy. It has lots of room.
Produces tons of power out of that V6. I've done some serious pulling with it. It's good on the trails too. Too bad it's built so badly.
I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY after owning this, and my last truck, and watching my friends Malibus, Monte Carlos, and Blazers. I realize Chevy is junk; my girlfriend has a Ford Crown Victoria with 160K miles, and never even has close to a problem. My Honda had 260K, and never broke down, and never left me stranded.
Do yourself a favor and don't give Chevy your business.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 21st July, 2007
A good vehicle, fun to own, and very functional
Transmission went out last year.
Have gone through probably three starters and three alternators in the life of the vehicle.
Service Engine light hasn't stayed off for more than one month in the past two years.
A/C has to be recharged yearly.
Easily goes out of alignment...
...that might just be my driving skills, though.
I love this vehicle, it was my first car, and my dad owned it before me.
It gives me trouble from time to time, but it is a very capable vehicle, generally reliable.
I've modified it with a suspension and body lift, and bigger tires.
I feel that the end of my ownership of this vehicle is drawing near. I will miss it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd February, 2007
17th Aug 2007, 08:50
Everything in this world is not the best built machine, not even a Porce. I have a 1997 Chevy Blazer LS, and find it to be a very nice vehicle. I tow a camper all over for out goings. Remember, things need to be need properly maintained to work properly. If not, remember, every things on todays vehicles, are controled by a computer. Don't just drive around and then get mad about things that need to be repaired, get it fixed. I would like to also say,"WE" need repairs as we get older